Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 47, Number 294, Decatur, Adams County, 15 December 1949 — Page 3

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Society item, for day*, publication muit be phoned in by 11 a. m (Saturday 9:30 a. m.) < Phone 1000-1001 Betty Terveer Thursday Aeolian choir, Decatur high *chool, 7:30 p. in. Phoebe Bible claim of Zion EvanRellcal and Reformed church, church. 7:30 pin. Phoebe Bible < lass of Zion Evangelical and Reformed i-hun h, church. 7:30 p.in. Adams County Nurses association Christinas party, cancelled. Women of Moose, Moose home. 7:3« p. in , ritual practice. 7 p. m. Wesley class of First Methodist church, church, 7:30 p.m. Bobo I’. B. Willing Workers class Bobo school. 6 p. hi. Progressive Workers class of Trinity Evangelical I B. cliur. 1. [7:30 p. m. | Church of God Missionary s>• idety, Mrs. Floyd Mitchel. 7 Io p I tn. Holy Cross discussion club, Mr.;. I Karl Schnepp. 6 p. m. Wesley class of Methodist church, church. 7:30 p. in. Friendship Village club, Mrs Thelma Bilderback, all day. Women's guild of St. Luke's i Evangelical and Reformed church. < hurch basement. Profit and Pleasure home economics club. Mrs. Clarence McKean, 0:30 p in. D.Y.B. class of Trinity Evangelical I'.B. church, church. <1:30 p.m. ■ Pleasant Mills Methodist W.S. I C.S. basket supper, church base- ■ ment. 6 p.m. Friday I Ladies Fellowship of Missionary church. Mrs. Ralph Myers. 7 p.m. I Pocahontas lodge, Red Men hall, G pm. Philathea class of Baptist chll.c.'i Swearingens, G:3o p. m. tests, and prizes were won by Margaret Parrish and Belva Schnepp. The hostess, asisteil by Mabel Cook, served a delicious luncheon to twenty-five memliers, one guest and four children. - -----

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Saturday f’hristmas program praerke, Bethany Evangelical U. B. church 1 :15 p. m. Pleasant Mills P T A. home-made • liristmas candy and bake sale, Gerbers. » a in. to 12 noon. Fan< y work and bake sale. Needle <lub of zion Lutheran church, ' Uy hall, 9:30 am. Sunday Research club. Mrs. Walter Krick, 2:30 p.m. Our Ladv of Lourdes study club. Mrs. .John Kintz. 2 p.m. Monday Friendship circle of Zion Ev <n •elical and Reformed < hurch, MSs Kathryn Yager, G 3o p. m. St. Catherine Discussion Club Mary Ann Lengerich, x p.m. Tuesday Decatur Garden club, Mrs. Hom ei Lower. 7:30 pin. Wednesday Decatur home economics club. Decatur high school, I p. in. ENTERTAIN WITH FAREWELL PARTY The Faithful Workers class oi the I nion Chapel church and their families met at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Knefelkamp Monday ev« nlng for a farewell parly lor the latter who will leave soon to make their home in Camden. Mich Mrs. John Walters conducted several contests, after which refreshments were served by Mr:’. Myron Frank and Mrs. Earl Chase Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Walters. Forest Walters and son. Leroy. Mrs. Ix*stcr Cook and daughter. Esther. Mr and Mrs. timer Merriman and daughters. Sue and Rowena. Mr. and Mis. Robert Workinger and daughter. Shirley. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Roughia. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bluhm and daughter, Doris Ann, the Rev. and Mrs Lawrence Norris and daughter. Janell. Mr. and Mtw» Hugh Nidlinger. Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Drew and son. Tom. Mr and Mrs Wayne Troutner and son. Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sprunger, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chase. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Frank and daughter. Sara, and the honored guests. HISTORICAL CLUB MEETS WEDNESDAY Nineteen members of the Historical club were entertained a*, the annual Christmas party at the home <«f Mrs. Ada Lower Wednesday noon. Guests were seated at beautifully arranged tables, with decorations and appointments car rying out the Christmas theme. Following the delicious dinner.

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Mrs. Clara Passwater Introduced 1 Mrs. Lowell Smith who gave tliw I Christmas story “Home for Christ-!» mas." A gift exchange followed and a members were also remembered J with gifts from their secret pals. J Mrs. Lowell Smith and Mrs. Lou ■ Mills were guests of the club. 1 » The committee in charge included 1 Mrs. Ada latwer, Mrs. Clara Pass- s water, Mrs. Rose Weldy, Mrs. Flor- j I ence Green, Mrs. Anna Handler I and Mrs. Marvel Beery. [• J STUDY CLUB MEETING IS HELD RECENTLY .1 The Queen of the Rosary study i J dub meeting was held recently [ ’ in the form of a pot-luck supper, I and gift exchange. Bunco was also ' J played during the evening [( The next meeting on January 12 will be held at the home of Mrs. Ann Staub. 1 1 CHRISTMAS PARTY , HELD RECENTLY Tiie Magley Women's guild en- j tertained the children of the pri-' mary department in the basement , of tiie church recently. The piano ( prelude was played by Mrs. Ella Scherry. followed by the scripture j reading. Luke 2:l-2't. Mrs. Irvin t Worthman: prayer. Mrs. Carl Sny-1 j der: Christmas carols, group: and , ( slide pictures "Tiie Wisemen" and , “The Arrival of the Shepherd." At a later hour, a delicious luncheon was served and the children | were given treats of candy and [ balloons. A huge lighted Christmas ' tree featured the decorations in the room. Hostesses were Leona j Beavers. Mollie Slickman, Eulalia Augsburger, Katy Borne. Mary Worthman. Florence Bielierich and Emma Snyder. CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD WEDNESDAY The S. E. Bridge club enjoyed a pot-luck supiM-r last evening at 1 the country home of Mrs. Rollie Affolder. south of Decatur. Yuletide appointments were used throughout the home, and a huge red candle, surrounded with evergreen boughs and gaily colored! glass balls, centered the serving 1 1 table Miniature Santa Claus can- 1 dies were used on the individual tables. Following the gift exchange. 1 bridge was played and prizes were won by Mrs. Jack Kline. Mrs. Everett Faulkner. Jr., and Mrs. Guy Koos. Mrs. Affolder was assisted by Mrs. Jack Schnepf. CALVARY LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD The Ladies Aid sis-iety of the Calva<y Evangelical I'nited Brethren church held their annual Christinas party at the church recently. A basket supper was served, followed by a short business meet ing The Rev Albert Straley conducted the devotions. Several Christmas readings were given, ami the Christmas carols were sung by the group. A gift exchange followed. Mrs Dessie Johnson had charge of the entertainment. The next meeting will be an oyster supper and watch meeting. MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING IS HELD The Zion Lutheran Missionary him lety held Its Christmas party and luncheon in tiie church auditor- j turn Wednesday. Itecorations were: in keeping with the Yuletide sea son Mrs. George Renfz gave the leading “The Origin of the Christmaw Tree." and Mrs Howard Buck told the story "The IJttlest Angel." A gift exchange followed, after which Christmas carols, led by Mrs George Rentz, were sung by the group The committee In charge included Mrs. Louis Jacoba, chairman Mrs. Herman Dlerkes. cochairman. Mrs. I>wis Mailand. Mrs Richard Mailand, Mrs. William Zwick. Mrs. Carl Bucher. Mrs Fred Hockemeyer. Mrs. , Thelma Railing. Mrs Jacoh Ault and Mrs. Wilber Reidanbaih. MRS. C. E. PETERSON HOSTESS TO CLUB The lardies Shakespeare club entertained at the home of Mrs. C. E Peterson Wednesday after- I n<Min. Twenty members answered roll call with current events. A Christmas greeting was received from Mrs R 8 Burnett, a former inemlier of the club, following which Mrs l»an Tyndall present ed the program. "Pennsylvania Songs and Legends." The story of a simple and unworldly people, the Pennsylvania Dutch, was given in a vivid and enjoyable manner by Mrs Tyndall. Delicious candies were later served and a social hour enjoyed ROOT TOWNSHIP CLUB MEETS The Root township home c-onom k-s club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs D D Moses for their annual Christmas party Mrs Bari Chase and Mrs Agler played several vibraharp and accordian duets and Christmas carols were sung by the group. Mrs Adolph Weidler read a story of the First Christmas from the point of view of a stable boy. one of her own compositions During the short business rneetj ing. names of capsule friends were ,

revealed and new names drawn. ; Five new aiembers were also add ed to the roll, Mrs. Norl»-rt Au 11 ann. Mrs. Deßolt, Mrs. Leo Kirsc‘i. Mrs. Lloyd Bowman and Mrs. John Brite. Mrs. Norbert Gn«e and Mrs. Robert Johnson, program committee then distributed gifts which were arranged under the beautifully lighted tree A delicious lunch was later served by the assisting host esses. Mrs. Richard Moses and Mr. I James Moses. Guests were Mrs. Glenn Roug'lia. Mrs. Marvin Decker. Mrs. Lawrence Johnson. Mrs. Norbert Auin;>tti Mrs. Lloyd Howman. Mrs. John Brite, Mrs. Deßolt, Mrs. Leo Kirs< It. j .Mrs. John Grandstaff. Mrs. Earl Chase and Mrs Agler. The Friendship circle of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church will have a carry-in dinner Monday evening at six thirty o'clock at the home of Miss Kathryn Yager. The Decatur Home Economic 4 dub will have its Christmas carryin luncheon Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock in the home economics room at Decatur high school. A twenty-five cent gift exchange will j be held, and each member is askeu to bring clothing, food or toys for a 1 needy family, which will be given to the Gocslfellows club. J' Richard Sutton, detective with Indiana state police. Is visiting, here with his mother and the J. C. Sutton family. Robert Smith. Indianapolis, representative of, the Rose Tire Co. was a business visitor in Itecatur today. Mr Smith is a former Decatur resident and brother of Fred Smith of this city. Sgt John J. Walters, son of Mrs (Allie Walters, has arrived in New York after a It months' cruise on the I'S S. Columbus. Word was received today of tht death of Shirley Krlner. 51. Martinsville hatchery operator He wpt, ’he husband of Genevieve Miller Krlner, who has visited in Decaiur on several occasions. John Schaefer, of route four. Decatur. is a patient in the Van Wert, (>.. hospital. The Van Wert. O„ school lioard has refused a proposed bonus < ( S2OO for each teacher in the sc hoots A stniliar Christmas gift was made last year but was overwhelmingly voted down ala meeting held Tuesday night. Mrs Burton lamth returned to this city last evening after a several weeks visit in Warren. Ohio. She will reside with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Rolterl Garard. for the present, while her husband is stationed with the armed forces in Germany.

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Students Os Adams Central School To Help Needy Family Asserting that "ifs better to | give than to receive." the students in the Adams Central high school i are doing something more than giving lip service to the adage and have formed a ptpn of action It was decided unanimously by the students to forego exchanging Christmas gifts this season, but instead to solicit voluntary contributions, and apply it to the needs of a family, institution or organization in the county. The students Were undecided where the money should go when , they visited Hansel Foley, county superintendent of sclnsds. seeking Ills advice Foley commended the [students for their proposed action, bill told them the responsibility of dls|Hising of the money was the|r“ Different class presidents have i been designated the committee in [ charge of collecting the money, ami of its dispersion, and the delivery ■ of the gifts. There will be the usual parties in the sclkhil this year. Foley as 1 serted. but there won't be the ex- ; change of small gifts there will Ibe the concentration on giving something big. and the feeling of doing something worthwhile, and i that, the students think, is a pretty [ good feeling

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Wildcat Strike Is Ended In London London. Dec 15. H'l’t \ |three-day wildcat strike of electri , leal worker which kept Ixmdon atid , 'southern England partially blacked out for two nights ended today Employes of the hii.o- Harkin ’ power plant filed back to their Jo is this morning and strikers at thBrlmsdown cower plant, where tiie I walkout began Monday morn* tg. . voted to go bar k to their jobs tics afternoon lleautitul Christmas Greetings. ReligittUH, Juvenile and (■eneral hox assortments. From .'W<* to 97c a box. — Kohne Drug Store. 293(2

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